Welcome to Walgett Shire Council
Walgett Shire embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern New South Wales. It is a land of agricultural abundance and the home of opal - Australia's National Gemstone. It's also a 22,000 square kilometre playground for the modern day explorer. Our towns and villages have a proud and fascinating pioneering history, and our people still have the inventiveness and good humour of the early pioneers. Come and see us in Lightning Ridge, Walgett, or one of the great little villages of Walgett Shire!! Come Fossicking... in Lightning Ridge, home of Black Opal. Come Fishing ....in Walgett and Collarenebri, home of the famous Murray Cod. Come Bird Watching...For Red Tailed Black Cockatoos, Wedge Tailed Eagles and 162 other bird species. Come for a cultural experience...explore Indigenous art, craft and ancient sites. Come enjoy a therapeutic soak...at Lightning Ridge, Walgett and Burren Junction hot artesian baths. Come relax and view ...beautiful sunsets, clear night skies, and kangaroo, emus and koalas in the wild. Come play and enjoy ...golf, tennis, bowls, swimming, cricket and rugby.
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